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Written question asked by Derek Fatchett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
How many people who had obtained entry clearance as visitors prior to travelling to the United Kingdom were refused entry on arrival in 1995. - Inc figs.
Answer

Mr. Fatchett: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people who had obtained entry clearance as visitors prior to travelling to the United Kingdom were refused entry on arrival in 1995. [3335] Mr. Kirkhope: The information available relates to the total number of persons with an entry clearance or work permit who were refused leave to enter at ports in the United Kingdom. There were 1,260 such persons in 1995.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3335; 285 c127W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Entry clearances
Contains statistics
Yes